MARK E. ATHANS LSA – NPI #1093833576
Specialist/Technologist, Other
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
MARK ATHANS is a technologist located in WILLIS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093833576 to MARK ATHANS on March 26, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 246ZC0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Specialist/Technologist, Other, specializing in Surgical Assistant
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NPI Profile for
MARK E. ATHANS
(more than 19 years ago)
#242
WILLIS, TX 77378 Phone: (214) 227-2457 Fax: (214) 764-0880
WILLIS, TX 77378-3005 Phone: (214) 227-2457 Fax: (214) 764-0880
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Identifiers for MARK ATHANS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | BCBS PROVIDER NUMBER | TX | 0004JR |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZC0007X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Assistant (Primary) |
TX | SA00029 |
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